Marker Inscription
(1853-1940) Cited by 42nd Texas Legislature and the public as a world leader in pecan industry. Spent lifetime upbreeding native San Saba pecans. Born in Dover, England. Came here in 1870s. Installed first San Saba water works. Some pecan varieties he originated were Onliwon, San Saba Improved and Western Schley. Mrs. E. E. Risien, born in Plymouth, England, 1853, died in San Saba 1953. The Risiens had four children: Doris, Norma, Winnie and E. Guy (son who carried on work with pecans). Erected 1969
About this site
Risien, Edmond E., Pecan Pioneer is a historical marker in San Saba, San Saba County, dedicated in 1969. It is one of 28 historical markers documented in San Saba County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 74 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 31.1956, -98.7170 near San Saba. The nearest cataloged historic site is Camp McMillan, C.S.A. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include San Saba County Courthouse, The Texas Rangers and the San Saba Mob, and Estep-Burleson Building.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5411001391. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
